Winner of 90 international awards, Wicked has been casting its magical spell over audiences of all ages across the world for a decade and continues to be a record-breaking hit at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, where it is already the 16th longest-running West End musical of all time.
Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire that re-imagined the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda The Good, and Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West.
Packed with thrilling technical wizardry, dazzling costumes, an ingenious and witty story and show-stopping songs (by multi GRAMMY® and Academy Award® winner Stephen Schwartz), Wicked is an unforgettable, enchanting experience that is not to be missed. 'One of the most popular West End musicals ever'. (Evening Standard) "The perfect choice for a spellbinding night out." (Daily Mail)
"Eight years in the West End would tire some musicals, but it's only matured Wicked into one of the country's strongest and most enduringly popular shows. Enlightening, hilarious, heartbreaking and suitably magical – if you haven't seen it yet, do"
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Gina Beck and Matt Willis to join West End hit musical Wicked from Monday 12 December 2011 Desmond Barrit returns to play ‘the wizard’ Wicked, the smash hit musical that tells the untold story of …
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Gina Beck and Matt Willis to join West End hit musical Wicked from Monday 12 December 2011
Desmond Barrit returns to play ‘the wizard’
Wicked, the smash hit musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce that Gina Beck and Matt Willis will join the cast on Monday 12 December 2011 to star as Glinda and Fiyero respectively. Desmond Barrit is returning to the show to play The Wizard. They will be joined by Lillie Flynn (Nessarose), Christopher Howell (Doctor Dillamond) and Adam Pettigrew (Boq).
Gina Beck (Glinda) recently finished a two-year season starring as ‘Christine Daaé’ in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera at London's Her Majesty’s Theatre. She made her West End debut in 2006 as ‘Cosette’ in Les Misérables at the Queens Theatre and recently performed in the 25th Anniversary Concert at The O2. Gina is currently starring in The Belle’s Stratagem at the Southwark Playhouse.
Matt Willis (Fiyero) first shot to fame as a member of the chart-topping, BRIT award-winning band Busted. In 2006 he won the popular ITV show I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!. He has subsequently made countless TV appearances, many alongside his wife, presenter Emma Willis. Having originally trained at the Sylvia Young Theatre School, Matt returned to his theatre roots in 2010, to make his West End debut as ‘Nick Hurley’ in Flashdance. He most recently starred as ‘Chuck’ in the UK national tour of Footloose.
Desmond Barrit (The Wizard) originally starred in WICKED in 2008/09. The Olivier award-winning RSC and National Theatre actor has just finished playing ‘Falstaff’, directed by Sir Peter Hall, to great acclaim.
Gina Beck (Glinda), Matt Willis (Fiyero), Desmond Barrit (The Wizard), Lillie Flynn (Nessarose), Christopher Howell (Doctor Dillamond) and Adam Pettigrew (Boq) will join current WICKED stars Rachel Tucker (Elphaba) and Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible) from Monday 12 December 2011.
WICKED recently played its 2000th performance and will celebrate its landmark 5th birthday on Tuesday 27 September 2011. The “hugely popular musical” (The Times) has now been seen by almost 4 million people since its West End premiere in 2006.
Acclaimed as “the hit musical with brains, heart and courage” (The Sunday Telegraph), WICKED has won multiple awards including the 2010 Olivier Award for Most Popular Show and the Whatsonstage.com Award for Best West End Show in both 2011 and 2010.
7 customer reviews
This show was everything one would expect from a professional production.Sound and lighting were first class. The vocals especially of the actors in the two main roles was brilliant. I would highly recommend this production .It was the highlight of our trip to London.
TUE, 19 NOV 2019
Brilliant show.
TUE, 15 OCT 2019
FANTASTIC!!!!
SUN, 15 SEP 2019
I’m not a huge fan of Musicals but I must say that Wicked was absolutely mind blowing. It is worth going to see the costumes alone. They were amazing. Loved every second of it.
MON, 26 AUG 2019
Mind blowing !
FRI, 28 JUN 2019
The quality of the singers was superb especially the two female lead roles .Elphaba sang with such feeling . It really endeared me to her character.The costumes of the Emerald city folk were amazing. I think they had the 40 shades of green and a great selection of styles combined to make a vibrant and energetic presentation.
The set was cleverly designed especially the changes between scenes.
THU, 27 JUN 2019
Planned for many years to go. I shouldn’t have waited so long! K
MON, 22 APR 2019